Project Manager

Location: Chatswood, Sydney, NSW (Hybrid)

Work Type: Permanent

Industry: FinTech / Insurance / Risk & Compliance

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Project Manager – Risk and Compliance who will lead the delivery of strategic initiatives that strengthen governance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support customer wellbeing. This role works across Risk, Legal & Compliance, and Operations to drive change across people, processes, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define scope, strategy, and governance for risk and compliance projects
• Collaborate with business sponsors, stakeholders, and SMEs to develop delivery plans
• Implement internal controls, monitoring frameworks, and remediation strategies
• Deliver business readiness through policy, procedure, and training improvements
• Establish governance structures and provide reporting to executive and board forums
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives within budget and timeline
• Track delivery risks and issues using structured risk management frameworks
• Oversee CAPEX/OPEX forecasting, resource planning, and change management

Key Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of APRA, ASIC, and financial services regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience delivering complex regulatory reform and risk initiatives
• Experience implementing GRC systems and internal controls
• Experience in fintech or insurance sectors
• Experience managing projects involving prudential standards and compliance risk
• Familiarity with CPS 230, FAR, risk controls and service provider management
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in general insurance
• Project management certification(s)
• Familiarity with IT technologies, Agile/Waterfall delivery, and change management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management skills
• Experience with JIRA and blended onshore/offshore delivery teams
• Budget ownership and business case development
• Ability to deliver business readiness through policy, procedure, and training
• Empathy, respect, and cultural awareness in customer and team interactions

Benefits

• Flexible leave options including birthday, wellbeing, and volunteer days
• Pet-friendly policies and wellbeing support
• Mental health programs, flu vaccinations, and hybrid working
• Career development support including LinkedIn Learning and study leave
• Recognition programs including incentive pay and milestone celebrations

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead risk and compliance projects that shape the future of customer protection and operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.